Monthly Archives: March 2012

Pray, Abstain, Fast for Liberty

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The bishops of the United States are calling us to dedicate our Lenten practice of prayer and abstinence from meat to the preservation of our right to religious liberty. In addition they are asking us to fast. Below is the … Continue reading →

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In the Desert of Lent Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

As we wait in joyful hope.

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Happy St.Patricks Day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

It is unfortunate that St. Patrick’s day is in lent. But then it is a day to remember a most heroic saint. It is not a day to celebrate  and drink green beer–an abomination to my favorite deacon–or to celebrate … Continue reading →

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US Bishops United Against the HSS Mandate

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The US Bishops released a strong statement yesterday clarifying their stance on the HHS mandate. United for Religious FreedomA Statement of the Administrative CommitteeOf the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop. March 14, 2012  Excerpt  “Second, we wish to clarify … Continue reading →

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The Contraception Mandate is Anti-Woman

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Gloria Purvis makes the case against the HHS mandate. H/T Mark Shea

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The Silence of Jesus

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The Pope has given us much to ponder on our desert journey. His recent catechesis focused on the importance of silence. Excerpt: This principle that without silence we neither hear nor listen nor receive the word _ applies above all … Continue reading →

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In the Desert of Lent

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

How is your lent going? Well mine is a mixed bag. On the one hand I am going to daily Mass more often, and I have made progress on the issues that I needed to work on. But I still … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Bogus Arguments In Favor of the HHS Mandate

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I hate the fact that the attack on religious freedom by the current administration is forcing me to (probably) vote for the not Obama candidate. Voting none of the above is no longer an option. The American Catholic has a … Continue reading →

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The Bishops Fight Obama for Religious Freedom

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Well clearly I am not doing a very good job of blogging for lent.  Hey it is not easy being a DRE this time of year. Anyway while I was away from the internet the past few days, I missed … Continue reading →

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Choice, Suffering and Original Sin

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Simcha Fisher responds to the tragic story of a mother of a dying child who wishes that she had aborted him.  Freedom to choose is a dangerous illusion. H/T Little Catholic Bubble Excerpt: “She has had her face pushed against … Continue reading →

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